Zemanek-Münster

Female twin figure "ere ibeji"

Nigeria, Yoruba, Erin Oyo
sold EUR 1,400
Provenance
Jean Roudillon, Paris, France (1972)
Eduard Hess, Oberwil, Switzerland
Size
H: 31,5 cm
H: 12.4 inch

Description

wood, slightly shiny dark brown patina, remains of indigo blue pigment, high towering coiffure with remains of indigo blue pigment, drilled pupils (nailheads missing), ornamental scarification marks on the face, arranged in concentrical semi circles, “tight” posture with the small hands resting aside the thigs, overlong breasts, scarification marks on the belly, rising from large feet, slightly dam., abrasion of paint


Comparing literature

Polo, Fausto, Enzyklopädie der Ibeji, o. J. 2008, ill. 395

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